Please click the link for responses to frequently asked questions. 

https://bellmeress.eq.edu.au/Ourschool/Contactus/Pages/FAQs.aspx

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are fast approaching the end of Term 1. It has been wonderful to see the awesome learning in the classrooms and the level of achievement that students are reaching.

We have many events and activities happening over the next 2 ½ weeks.

These events include; Naplan for our Year 3–5 students, Multicultural Lunch on Wednesday in our canteen, Year 1 to Bluey's World on Thursday, Year 5 Surf Skills day at Kings Beach on Thursday, Year 6 Surf Skills day at Kings Beach on Friday. Also on Friday is ride to school day and casual clothes for Harmony day.

In Week 9, Cross Country is on Tuesday and we have selected Year 2 students going to Humpybong State School for a Scratch Jnr Challenge Day on Wednesday (Technology event).

In Week 10, we will have a back up Cross Country (if it rains next week), Whole School Assembly (Wednesday), Open Classrooms on Thursday afternoon from 2pm and the Prep-2 Easter Hat Parade (Friday).

A reminder that our Parent Teacher Interviews are on Monday 28^th April (Week 2 of Term 2).

SIGN OUT PROCESS

We will continue the same sign out process for when children are leaving school early. Parents will need to come to the office, sign their children out on the iPad in the reception area. Parents will receive a printed slip which they will show the office staff who will let them through the office door. Parents will then go to the child’s classroom, give the printed slip to the teacher and collect the child. At break times the child will be called over the load speaker as it is difficult to locate the child during break times.

There will be a specialist timetable on the wall near the iPad so parents can see where their child is located in the school. Also, teachers will have a notice on their door to indicate where the class is. Eg STEM, MUSIC, PE, Library.

Steps to sign children out early:

1. Sign your child out on the ipad in the foyer.
2. Collect the printed sign out ticket.
3. Show the office staff the ticket, they will let you into the school.
4. Walk to your child’s classroom.
5. Give the printed ticket to the classroom teacher.
6. Collect your child and exit via the office administration. 

Regards

Jamie Tactor

Principal, Bellmere State School

Happy Week 8 to our Bellmere Community,

Prep Vision Screening

If your child is in Prep and you would like their vision screened, please complete a consent form using the below link or QR code. This service is delivered by the Primary School Nurse Health Readiness Program that is coming to Bellmere State School and is run by the Queensland Government offering free Vision Screening to all students enrolled in Prep.

Link and QR code will closes: Thursday, 27 March, 2025

Screening commencement date: Thursday, 15 May, 2025

BSS_QR_Code_Poster.pdf

Online_Consent_Form_FAQs_2_.pdf

Year 1 Excursion

Our Year 1 classes (1A, 1B and 1C) along with P/1E and 1/2F had to reschedule their excursion to Bluey’s World to Thursday 20 March. We look forward to sharing this adventure with you in our next newsletter.

Under 8’s Day Celebration

Save the date…Wednesday 21 May at 9:00am. More information to come in future communications.

Enjoy your fortnight,

Candy Martin

Greetings to our Bellmere Community,

ANZAC Ceremony

Our ANZAC ceremony will be held in our hall on Thursday 24 April, 9:15am.  This is an important event in our school calendar.  Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

ANZAC Day March

On Thursday 25^th April 2025, our school will be participating in the Caboolture
Community ANZAC Day march as part of our school’s commemorative activities for ANZAC Day. 

Please find the link below to information and the consent to attend this event. 

https://bellmeress.eq.edu.au/supportandresources/formsanddocuments/documents/excursions/anzac-march-2025-consent-form.pdf

Please note students will not be able to participate in the march unless they have returned this permission form. 

2025 ANZAC Day Caboolture March

If you would like a paper copy of the consent please ask at the front office.

Yours in Education,

Tanya Lyons

Greetings to our Bellmere Community,

NAPLAN Testing – Year 3 and 5

I have been proud of the students who were sitting the NAPLAN tests this week for their focus and determination, but this goes for any learning tasks in any other learning experience also.

Results will be sent to parents later in the year.

Communication between parents and children during the school day

Just a quick reminder that communication between parent and child during the school day should occur only through the office or through a teacher. We have had a number of instances where children have been messaging and calling their parents through the day from their iPads. Students have been reminded of this expectation also. Please have this conversation with them at home to remind them to seek support from a staff member if they wish to speak with you. Thank you in advance.

Upcoming Noteworthy Dates This Fortnight

• NAPLAN tests for Year 3 and 5 – Monday 17^th – Monday 24^th March
• P-2 Assembly – Wednesday 19^th March
• Harmony Week – next week; Harmony Day Friday 21^st March
• Ride Safely to School Day – Friday 21^st March
• School Cross Country Carnival – Tuesday 25^th March
• 3-6 Assembly – Wednesday 26^th March
• Whole school Assembly – Wednesday 2^nd April
• Learning Celebrations (open classrooms for parents to visit) – Thursday 3^rd April from 2pm
• P-2 Easter Hat Parade – Friday 4^th April from 2pm

Until next fortnight,

Terry Caudwell

STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME PAYMENTS

Thank you to all parents who have made payments towards the Student Resource Scheme for 2025.

Payments can be made at anytime using the invoice BPoint link (amount can be changed to suit), via the QKR! App, direct deposit into the school bank account (BSB- 064-405  ACC – 10700604 using surname and SRS as reference) or by EFT in the office. If you made an instalment arrangement, the 3rd and final payment was due back in Week 10 of Term 2.

We are happy to arrange alternative payment plans or Centrepay deductions if this method is not possible. Please email Sue Taylor, Business Manager, on stayl375@eq.edu.au or admin@bellmeress.eq.edu.au to arrange this. Students will be able to receive their resources once a payment has been made.

QPARENTS

QParents  links directly with One School, the program used by the school to store student information including personal details, absences, all report cards and finance information. Registration will need to be completed on a computer and then all further interactions can be done through the App on a phone or tablet. New parents will receive a QParents invitation code in the next week or two and current parents should already have received theirs previously. This link will guide you through the registration process. The fact sheet is provided for your information. If you cannot find your invitation email please send a request to admin@bellmeress.eq.edu and a new email will be sent to you. Your child’s EQ id is on the invoices we send you, directly below the address box at the top left of the invoice.

UNIFORM SHOP

The uniform shop will be open after school on Tuesday’s from 3:00-3.30pm.

However, QKR! ordering will remain the same and orders will still be delivered to your child’s class on Monday’s, Wednesday’s & Friday’s.

SIGN OUT PROCESS

We will continue the same sign out process for when children are leaving school early. Parents will need to come to the office, sign their children out on the iPad in the reception area. Parents will receive a printed slip which they will show the office staff who will let them through the office door. Parents will then go to the child’s classroom, give the printed slip to the teacher and collect the child. At break times the child will be called over the load speaker as it is difficult to locate the child during break times.

There will be a specialist timetable on the wall near the iPad so parents can see where their child is located in the school. Also, teachers will have a notice on their door to indicate where the class is. Eg STEM, MUSIC, PE, Library.

Steps to sign children out early:

1. Sign your child out on the ipad in the foyer.
2. Collect the printed sign out ticket.
3. Show the office staff the ticket, they will let you into the school.
4. Walk to your child’s classroom.
5. Give the printed ticket to the classroom teacher.
6. Collect your child and exit via the office administration.

It is very important that the school is notified of any student absences.  The Department of Education requires a reason for each and every absence.

The methods for advising absences are as follows:

By email - admin@bellmeress.eq.edu.au

By telephone - 5498 0666 - there is a dedicated absentee line where you can leave a message 24 hours per day.

Q Parents - if you have registered for the Q Parents app, you can advise absences this way

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

I would like to inform you that we have had a confirmed case of Impetigo (School Sores) from students in Year 3 and Year 5.
For your information, I have included some information below:

Symptoms of Impetigo

• the skin itches and reddens
• a collection of blisters forms, commonly around the nose and mouth
• the blisters pop and weep a yellow, sticky fluid
• the area develops a raised and wet-looking crust
• the scab dries and falls off
• the skin completely heals after a few days.

To Avoid Spreading Impetigo

Impetigo blisters and crusts are filled with bacteria. This makes the condition highly contagious, particularly when the site is weeping. The skin is usually itchy, so the child scratches and spreads the infection from under their fingernails to other areas of the body or to another person. Infection can also be spread by handling contaminated clothing or articles. Suggestions to reduce the risk of transmission to other family members include:
• Encourage everyone to wash their hands with soap frequently, and dry completely.
• A child with impetigo should be kept home from school or day care until appropriate treatment has begun and the sores on exposed areas are covered with a waterproof occlusive dressing.
• Cut your child’s fingernails short and encourage them not to scratch scabs or pick their nose.
• Avoid scratching or touching the sores to prevent spread to other areas of the body. Use a crepe bandage if necessary.
• Keep affected areas of skin clean and covered to minimise the chance of spreading the infection.
• Always wash your hands with soap before and after touching sores or scabs.
• Encourage children to use their own towel and face cloth. No sharing.
• Wash the child’s linen, towels and clothes in hot water. Wash all household linen in hot water while the infection is present.
• Dispose of used dressings promptly and thoroughly. Wash and dry hands after the dressings have been disposed of into a plastic bag and place bag into household waste.

Appropriate diagnosis and treatment for impetigo is antibiotics obtained from the doctor. If you suspect your child has impetigo, then please seek medical advice. Once treatment has commenced students can return to school 24 hours later.

Regards,
Jamie Tactor

This week in KindyLinQ!

Our KindyLinQ kids have had so much fun over the last couple of weeks!  

I Spy on the Farm - took them on an adventure to visit the chickens and along the way, made a stop at the fishpond and even saw a native beehive! Some of KindyLinQ kids were brave enough to hold a real-life chicken! WOW!!

Last week, was all about healthy eating and Mrs Clarke read the famous Mem Fox storybook, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. They went shopping in the home corner, while chatting about the difference between healthy food and treat food. The sun was shining so there was also lots of outdoor play! The theme continued this week into playgroup where they had a visit from Oral Health Care who have a very special interest in children's oral health and carry out examinations in a very gentle and non-invasive way. Keep an eye out for their next visit in Term 3!